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Study shows increased screen time is impacting kid's behaviors, can lead to aggression and anxiety


A study finds that the more time kids spend on a screen, it not only increases anxiety and depression, but also aggression.

When a child is engaging predominantly with media or a screen, they're not being taught how to regulate their emotions," Ascend Behavior Health director of clinical training Dr. Annie Fujikawa said. Dr. Annie Fujikawa with Ascend Behavior Health in Northeast Fresno explains that we learn about our emotions when we're young and from the people around us. While staying on the screen isn't all bad, Dr. Fujikawa says it's all about moderation and making sure kids are in engaged outside of a virtual world.

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